Living with MS

Have you ever stopped to think about what you do, in detail, to get yourself through the day and night? I decided to write it all out, everything I do...

I know, how does MS equate to the motto “be prepared”? Well, the meaning is “you are always in a state of readiness in mind and body to do your...

If you live with multiple sclerosis, at some point you will encounter the fear of progression. With every exacerbation comes the concern that the disease is finally advancing. You develop...

We asked our community members to share in our forums section, "If you could take one of your MS symptoms and make it a superpower, what would it be? What...

It can often be a challenge to complete any chore or task in a hurry when living with MS. Brooke shares her new strategy for a power shower below:...

As I stroll into my local brewery, I’m greeted by a ton of friendly faces. I stop and say hi to many of them, going through the usual pleasantries and...

Earlier today I was out on my morning walk when it started to sprinkle a bit. The weather app on my phone said it wasn’t supposed to start raining till...

Tyler Campbell, college football player turned MS advocate, was gracious in allowing us to interview him for 2022's Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month! Tyler's energy and positivity are quite contagious, to...

My 22-year journey with multiple sclerosis has overlapped with other conditions. Two of my comorbidities include rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Because of moderate to severe damage to my knee joints...

Sometimes we find ourselves telling those around us that we feel totally fine when we're very much struggling with invisible physical symptoms or emotions due to MS. It's important to...

I've read articles that talk about what people should not say to someone with multiple sclerosis. I always agree. I also understand they may not mean it, or even recognize...

Live to the fullest, how you ask? Yes, I realize having PPMS can make daily life a little challenging, as we know all too well. Let’s look at lifestyle changes...

As a creative person, I often assign keywords at the beginning of each year to help me frame my energy. Some words in the past include resilience and alchemy. This...

We don't always need to be afraid of change. Change is what happens when we are made different, and one thing living with MS has taught me is that change...

“I’m sorry, I’ve done everything I can” were the words of a teary-eyed neurologist as he explained to me that, despite him trying everything he could think of, my disease...

The 2022 MS Awareness Month Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! This was a special year for the MS community. This year we saw a Marvel superhero...

My multiple sclerosis seems to be getting worse. There, I said it out loud. The biggest MS concern I have might be coming true. My usual symptoms are occurring more...

Living with a chronic illness like multiple sclerosis can make the most mundane of tasks incredibly difficult. Fatigue, mobility issues, pain, and cognitive dysfunction can all conspire to sabotage the...

January 3, 2022 - The day began just like any other. I spent the morning in my home office, working online as a multiple sclerosis advocate, moderating this very site...

The idea for this comic was submitted by one of our very own community members! Invisible symptoms are hard to understand and relate to for those who don't experience them...